access rights

The privileges that are granted to a user, or perhaps to a program, to read, write and erase files in the computer system. Access rights can be tied to a particular server, to directories within that server or to specific programs and data files.

Download Computer Desktop Encyclopedia to your iPhone/iTouch

Right of an owner to get to and from his or her property.

The right of owners to get to and from their property.
Example: If Baker is granted an access right to the property in Figure, a curb cut may be made onto the highway.